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| Re: [GMCnet] 1978 GMC Coca Cola Gadabout on ePay [message #121753 is a reply to message #121732] |
Thu, 14 April 2011 05:49   |
David L Greenberg
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Gene, 8 years ago I could remember just about everything....now,
recalling what I had for dinner last
nite is a major test!
Dave
On Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:20:51 -0700 "gene1@daygotours"
<gene1@daygotours.com> writes:
> This one looks really unmolested on the interior and exterior, much
> superior
> to the one I looked at Missoula, MT about 8 years ago. I set a limit
> of $40k
> for that one, but after I looked at it, I was no longer interested.
> Dave,
> remember my comments at that time?
> I'd love to go to rallies driving this rig - don't worry I couldn't
> afford
> that kind of bucks anymore.
> Regards,
> Gene 76 Eleganza North County San Diego
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1978 GMC Coca Cola Gadabout on ePay [message #121765 is a reply to message #121756] |
Thu, 14 April 2011 09:28 |
Dave Mumert
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Hi
Most of the photos have an April 9, 2011 date on them, but that is no
guarantee they were actually taken then.
Nice to see the copy of the '77 ad for the contest, that should be on bdubs
site.
Too bad the Coke logo is missing, has this been repainted?
Of course no logo probably keeps people from coming to the door to ask for a
free Coke.
Dave
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> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-
> bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Byron Songer
> Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 05:42
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> I'd guess that the photos aren't recent. That's one question I always have
> about nice looking photos. Keep in mind digital cameras have been around
> for more than ten years.
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> Byron Songer
> 1978 Royale by Coachmen
> Louisville, KY
> Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
> Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
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> David L Greenberg wrote:
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> > On Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:23:04 -0500 tex nielsen <tex@zeitgeist.net>
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> >> There is also one on the GMC Cascaders web site:
> >> http://www.gmc-cascaders.com/ForSale/Noll/Noll.htm
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> > Same coach...Bob Noll's GadAbout.
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> > David Lee Greenberg
> > Port St Lucie, FL skype: david.lee.greenberg Dedicated to the
> > Preservation of the Classic GMC Motorhome http://GMCmhRegistry.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1978 GMC Coca Cola Gadabout on ePay [message #121798 is a reply to message #121765] |
Thu, 14 April 2011 14:02 |
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One of my fond memories of the GMC motorhome is having stood in a GadAbout
within months after the unit (one of the few) was won by a man from
Louisville.
In the event you've forgotten or never heard the story, here goes.
A street person who collected the bottle caps (yes, young folks, Coke used
to come in bottles with caps that had to be taken off) won the GadAbout. He
collected most of the caps from one business where four, enterprising
gentlemen worked. They struck a deal with the guy that if he won the GMC
they'd pay the taxes and buy it from him for $10,000. He sent in around two
dozen cards for the contest drawing. He got to "keep" the coach a week
before handing over ownership in exchange for funds to pay the income taxes
and the extra $10K. That particular GadAbout, IIRC, was in the Coca Cola
museum in Elizabethtown where it sat dormant from around 1987 to 1996. The
bottling franchise, museum and contents in E-town were sold to a business
group that didn't want the museum. The contents were auctioned off including
the GadAbout.
The guy that services our GMC serviced that particular GadAbout when it was
delivered through the local Olds/GMC dealership.
Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
Dave Mumert wrote:
> Hi
>
> Most of the photos have an April 9, 2011 date on them, but that is no
> guarantee they were actually taken then.
>
> Nice to see the copy of the '77 ad for the contest, that should be on bdubs
> site.
>
> Too bad the Coke logo is missing, has this been repainted?
>
> Of course no logo probably keeps people from coming to the door to ask for a
> free Coke.
>
> Dave
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1978 GMC Coca Cola Gadabout on ePay [message #121820 is a reply to message #121811] |
Thu, 14 April 2011 15:33 |
Dave Mumert
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Hi bdub
I was actually referring to the last B&W image entitled 'Win One For The
Road'
For a moment I thought you managed to get a new brochure up on your site
without me discovering it.
Dave
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 1978 GMC Coca Cola Gadabout on ePay
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> Actually, ... www.bdub.net/publications/Coke/Coke3.htm
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> ;-)
> bdub
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> Nice to see the copy of the '77 ad for the contest, that should be on
bdubs
> site.
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1978 GMC Coca Cola Gadabout on ePay [message #121834 is a reply to message #121765] |
Thu, 14 April 2011 18:06 |
bryant374
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Nice to see the copy of the '77 ad for the contest, that should be on bdubs
site.
Too bad the Coke logo is missing, has this been repainted?
Of course no logo probably keeps people from coming to the door to ask for a
free Coke.
Dave
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The 1977 GadAbout "ad" was a mailer I believe to the Coke plants about ordering one for usage of the GadAbout for the plants use. I have an original and it is printed on a heavy paper/cardboard. I also have the in store advertisement (10" X 24" on cardboard)that was likely used for the in store Coke display.
Other Coke/GadAbout unique items that may be missing from the ebay GadAbout are:
entry mat
Bottle cap spare tire cover
GadAbout & Coke identity on exterior
Coke dispensor panels for frig
towels in bath
GadAbout belt buckle
Gadabout key fob
original TV set
" CB
The yellow paint at the top rear appears much wider than the original which was only a couple of inches before it blended into the red color.
As time passes those unique items disappear until few know "what original was" :^(
Bill Bryant
PO 1976~PB (owned 34 years)
1914 Ford (owned 70 years)
1965 Corvette (owned 39 years)
GMC Motorhome History
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1978 GMC Coca Cola Gadabout on ePay [message #121880 is a reply to message #121732] |
Fri, 15 April 2011 04:21 |
David L Greenberg
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On Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:02:02 -0400 Byron Songer
<bsonger@songerconsulting.net> writes:
> One of my fond memories of the GMC motorhome is having stood in a
> GadAbout
> within months after the unit (one of the few) was won by a man from
> Louisville.
>
> In the event you've forgotten or never heard the story, here goes.
>
> A street person who collected the bottle caps (yes, young folks,
> Coke used
> to come in bottles with caps that had to be taken off) won the
> GadAbout. He
> collected most of the caps from one business where four,
> enterprising
> gentlemen worked. They struck a deal with the guy that if he won the
> GMC
> they'd pay the taxes and buy it from him for $10,000. He sent in
> around two
> dozen cards for the contest drawing. He got to "keep" the coach a
> week
> before handing over ownership in exchange for funds to pay the
> income taxes
> and the extra $10K.
According to the Registry records along with confirmation by Bill
Bryant who has studied the Coca Cola promotion, the Louisville
winner was William Bruce, who was homeless. The 2nd owner was a
travel agaency in Finchville, KY. They sold it to Bob Noll (now on ebay)
in 1980
That particular GadAbout, IIRC, was in the Coca
> Cola
> museum in Elizabethtown where it sat dormant from around 1987 to
> 1996. The
> bottling franchise, museum and contents in E-town were sold to a
> business
> group that didn't want the museum. The contents were auctioned off
> including
> the GadAbout.
Again based on my records, I believe the GadAbout at the Elizabethtown,
KY
musuem was one ordered by the Kentucky Coca Cola Bottling Co who owned it
until 2002.
As far as total number of Gads built, there is 10 so far ...the 5 built
for the contest
at least 5 built for bottlers. One abandoned in New Orleans was spotted
by a Netter
about 10 years ago who confirmed it was a GadAbout just before the city
sent it to their
landfill.
David Lee Greenberg
Port St Lucie, FL skype: david.lee.greenberg
Dedicated to the Preservation of the Classic GMC Motorhome
http://GMCmhRegistry.com
http://www.picturetrail.com/gmcregistry
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1978 GMC Coca Cola Gadabout on ePay [message #121885 is a reply to message #121884] |
Fri, 15 April 2011 07:53 |
C Boyd
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I told the seller where to look for the TZE and hopefully he'll report
back.
It is not unusual for upfitters to provide the bill of sale using their
own vin
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David Lee Greenberg
Port St Lucie, FL skype: david.lee.greenberg
Dedicated to the Preservation of the Classic GMC Motorhome
http://GMCmhRegistry.com
http://www.picturetrail.com/gmcregistry
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Dave: It is a Crestmont, you might want to tell the seller it is a class A not a C since it is the 3rd one he has had..
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1978 GMC Coca Cola Gadabout on ePay [message #121898 is a reply to message #121882] |
Fri, 15 April 2011 11:16 |
pickle4k
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My Norris built coach is registered in CA with the M1T0032GN00012 number assigned by Norris Homes. I thought it was odd, since everyone is posting a TZE number. But it is a Transmode and things are different through out. The factory manuals are only good for the basics.
Nick R. NorCal
76-23'Transmode-Norris
Rear Bath and
75-26' Avion
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1978 GMC Coca Cola Gadabout on ePay [message #121910 is a reply to message #121898] |
Fri, 15 April 2011 13:24 |
emerystora
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On Apr 15, 2011, at 10:16 AM, Nick Roenick wrote:
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> My Norris built coach is registered in CA with the M1T0032GN00012 number assigned by Norris Homes. I thought it was odd, since everyone is posting a TZE number. But it is a Transmode and things are different through out. The factory manuals are only good for the basics.
> --
> Nick R.
> 76-23'Transmode-Norris
> Rear Bath
>
Yes, but every Transmode had a TZE serial number issued by GM. It is on the little plate that is on the panel behind the small door under the passenger side windshield. The factory manuals cover the frame, suspension, engine, dash, air conditioning, windows and everything except the components that the body builder put on. There was no way that GM could anticipate what the various builders would do. That includes all Transmode conversions done by Norris, Avion, Coachmen, etc.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1978 GMC Coca Cola Gadabout on ePay [message #121911 is a reply to message #121910] |
Fri, 15 April 2011 13:30 |
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Different topic, I was considering removing engine driven ac system since it was damaged in engine fire. Will running the cabin ac off of the generator while underway provide adequate cooling while driving?
Thanks, Todd
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-----Original Message-----
From: Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com>
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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:24:45
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 1978 GMC Coca Cola Gadabout on ePay
On Apr 15, 2011, at 10:16 AM, Nick Roenick wrote:
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>
> My Norris built coach is registered in CA with the M1T0032GN00012 number assigned by Norris Homes. I thought it was odd, since everyone is posting a TZE number. But it is a Transmode and things are different through out. The factory manuals are only good for the basics.
> --
> Nick R.
> 76-23'Transmode-Norris
> Rear Bath
>
Yes, but every Transmode had a TZE serial number issued by GM. It is on the little plate that is on the panel behind the small door under the passenger side windshield. The factory manuals cover the frame, suspension, engine, dash, air conditioning, windows and everything except the components that the body builder put on. There was no way that GM could anticipate what the various builders would do. That includes all Transmode conversions done by Norris, Avion, Coachmen, etc.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM
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77 Royale basket case.
Future motorhome land speed record holder(bucket list)
Seattle, Wa.
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1978 GMC Coca Cola Gadabout on ePay [message #121913 is a reply to message #121912] |
Fri, 15 April 2011 13:48 |
sgltrac
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Does the aux evaporator operate in conjunction with engine driven ac?
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From: Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com>
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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:34:55
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 1978 GMC Coca Cola Gadabout on ePay
On Apr 15, 2011, at 12:30 PM, sgltrac@gmail.com wrote:
> Different topic, I was considering removing engine driven ac system since it was damaged in engine fire. Will running the cabin ac off of the generator while underway provide adequate cooling while driving?
> Thanks, Todd
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
Not if its really hot out. I have used my roof air to supplement my dash air when it was really hot but I know that it would not have done it alone when it is over 100 deg. out.
Once I put my aux. evaporator under the dash I never again used the roof air while moving.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM
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Seattle, Wa.
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